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Microsoft's console is turning into the media center we knew it could be<p>Both of the latest consoles from Microsoft and Sony started off with nonexistent media center capabilities, which was a big disappointment to people with massive digital movie and TV show collections. But thankfully Xbox One is …

Alohar Mobile, a new startup led by former Google Location Server architect Sam Liang, has launched its smart location-sharing app for Android. This move comes three months after PlaceUs launched for iPhone.<p>It’s core goal is to help people stay connected with a close circle of friends and family. …

Warsaw based studio CD Projekt RED has produced a new trailer that flaunts the vast and beautiful expanses in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.<p>The video, published above, features key developers who talk through their ambitions in designing The Witcher 3's world. What is immediately striking is the level …

Encryption has been optional since 2011, but Android L, due out later this year, will include activation procedures for automatic encryption.<p>The next version of Android will for the first time encrypt data by default, Google confirmed Thursday, preventing both thieves and law enforcement officials …

Gaming on mobile has been improving at a far greater rate than any technology that came before it. Android games seems to hit new heights every year. With the release of Android Nougat and Vulkan API, it only stands to get better and better over time. It won’t be long before mobile sees some even …

Following today’s big product debuts, Apple announced that every iTunes customer in all 119 markets across the world will receive a free copy of legendary band U2’s latest album.<p>“This makes it the largest album launch, ever,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said on stage at today’s iPhone 6 and Apple Watch …

Not only has a new firmware update for the Up24 fitness tracker significantly improved battery life, Jawbone has opened the software to data from rival devices.<p>A new firmware update for the Jawbone Up24 fitness tracker will double the battery life of the device, according to the company.<p>The …

More. We were promised more by Apple and by the blogosphere, and today, we got it. The iPhone 6, a larger version of the iPhone 5, was a given, thanks to the success that Samsung and others have received by filling in that gap. But in addition to that, Apple didn't stop with just "one more thing" …

Fun fact: Personal navigators are still a thing. Garmin is rolling out a new series of 5-, 6-, and 7-inch GPS nüvi Advanced Series navigators and are attempting to keep the devices relevant with the inclusion of Foursquare data.<p>The Foursquare data of businesses, stores, restaurants and other …

Many thought that Baidu’s announcement of Eye, its Google Glass-like wearable, in early April 2013 was a well-timed April Fools’ joke, but today the Chinese tech giant demonstrated the device for the first time. Most notably, Baidu’s product doesn’t include a screen.<p>The headset was put on display …

Most of the posts floating around the web about Android L release have focused on revamped notifications, the new recent menu changes, the death of Dalvik, the new material design, Android for Work and other hard hitters that were showcased during the Google I/O 2014 keynote.<p>After playing around …

When LG first took the veil off the LG G3 in May, the company introduced the handset in five colors: Shine Gold, Metallic Black, Silk White, Burgundy Red and Moon Violet. Since then, we’ve seen the LG G3 arrive to all major markets across the globe including all four major U.S. Carriers, but …

Balancing size with power, with laser autofocus for quick snaps, LG’s G3 makes large-screened phones usable<p>LG’s latest smartphone is a 5.5in powerhouse with a quad-HD screen and seems to be a hit with customers.<p>From its release at the end of May, the G3 outpaced its Korean rival the Samsung Galaxy …

New York has no shortage of good desserts, but how many would you call essential? What are the sweets you need to know to see how we do dessert in this town? A few months ago, we asked ourselves that question. Then we got to tasting.<p>Here are our answers: each of them crave-worthy, and collectively …

<b>A MOVEABLE TWEET</b>— "FACT: A @washingtonian star is <b>just as good as</b> a Michelin star..." @NoWayJoseAndres gives his two cents about the recent <b>America Eats Tavern</b> slam in <i>Washingtonian</i>. [Twitter]<p><b>ALEXANDRIA</b>— <b>The Majestic</b> in Alexandria is looking to launch a happy hour starting next Tuesday. It will be …